News

2023

WELCOME BACK!

Posted on May 25 2023

What did you do during your evacucation (like a vacation but different)? Who are you thankful for? What were you excited to come back to? These were just a few of the topics of discussion during our elementary…

Evacuation ALERTS and ORDERS during School Operations:…

Posted on May 25 2023

Information for parents and guardians pertaining to Evacuation ALERTS and ORDERS during school operations. At ANY TIME, parents are able to make the choice of whether it is in the best interest of their…

SCHOOL is OPEN, Thursday, May 25, 2023

Posted on May 24 2023

Dear FCS students and families, We have missed you! Given the recent lifting of the evacuation order for the Town of Fox Creek, the staff is pleased to WELCOME you BACK to school tomorrow morning, THURSDAY,…

Tour Group Payment Plan Options

Posted on May 20 2023

TOUR GROUP: Payment change options for families due to wildfire hardship. Please read the following information from our tour organizer, Kirby, regarding payment plans for the upcoming 2024 trip to England…

LuvPaks THANKS!

Posted on May 18 2023

On behalf of The CHAMP Team, we are inviting any of our families from the Fox Creek community that have been evacuated and are staying in Whitecourt to please bring your children in to the Fox Creek evacuee…

Career Exposure SUMMER CAMPS open for registration!

Posted on May 18 2023

Career Exposure Summer Camps are back for another exciting season! JULY 3-7 and JULY 10-14 Earn high school credits and gain hands-on experience while honing a skill, exploring a passion or trying out…

Miss Brazinskaite's ATA Induction Ceremony

Posted on May 17 2023

Although everyones' focus remains on the wildfire situation back home, tonight, the administration of FCS was honoured to join the NGPS Division Office staff, fellow NGPS staff, other inductees, and ATA…

Fox Creek School Remains CLOSED until Further Notice

Posted on May 17 2023

UPDATE from Northern Gateway Public Schools, May 17, 2023 Due to the continued evacuation order for the Town of Fox Creek, Fox Creek School will remain closed until further notice. We continue to monitor…

NO SCHOOL > Tuesday, May 16 & Wednesday, May 17

Posted on May 15 2023

NGPS Update on Fox Creek School Closure Fox Creek School will be closed through Wednesday, May 17 as the town continues to battle the wildfire situation. Thank you for your continued patience through…

Diploma Exam Information

Posted on May 15 2023

Information from the Alberta Department of Education regarding diploma exams for FCS students. "As we continue to monitor the impact of wildfires, I wanted to reach out with further information regarding…

Provincial Achievement Test Status

Posted on May 15 2023

Northern Gateway Public Schools' Division Administration, in conjunction with the Provincial Government of Alberta, has approved the cancellation of all Grade 6 & 9 Provincial Achievement Tests (PATs)…

NO SCHOOL > Monday, May 15, 2023.

Posted on May 12 2023

The school will continue to be closed on Monday, May 15. Please stay tuned for updates on this page on Monday, as various meetings will be occurring that day. We wish for enduring strength for our students…

NO SCHOOL for the remainder of the week.

Posted on May 9 2023

NGPS Statement for Fox Creek School Closure This Week Fox Creek School remains closed for the duration of the week. Our thoughts remain with our families during this difficult time. Again, enormous thanks…

AHS Helping Your Child or Teen Respond to a Disaster…

Posted on May 8 2023

NO SCHOOL May 9

Posted on May 8 2023

A reminder that due to the evacuation orders and current wildfire situation, there is NO SCHOOL tomorrow, Tuesday, May 9, 2023. More information regarding the status of school for the remainder of the…

Tim Hortons Smile Cookies

Posted on May 3 2023

Every year, for one week, 100% of proceeds of our chocolate chunk cookies, hand decorated with smiles, are donated to local charities chosen by Tim Hortons restaurants. Last year, more than $15 million…

Miss.B's Class

Posted on May 3 2023

Kindergarten students are strengthening their fine motor skills, while exploring the natural, scientific world. In addition, students are using their matching and sorting skills to place plastic bugs…

Cenotaph/Monument Photo Contest

Posted on May 1 2023

Royal Canadian Legion Fox Creek Branch 280 Coloring Contest Winners.

Fox Creek Seniors VS Fox Creek Alumni

Posted on May 1 2023

Fox Creek Seniors VS Alumni on May 13th @ 1:00 PM  Game 1- Women's Volleyball  Game 2- Men's Basketball  Game 3- Women's Basketball    If you are Alumni or know an Alumni that would like to participate…

Administrative Professionals' Day

Posted on April 26 2023

Fox Creek School would like to recognize Administrative Professionals Day by acknowledging the hard work and dedication from Mrs. Hailes and Mrs. Amos. We are lucky to have them. Thank you for all you…

Basketball Skills Camp

Posted on April 25 2023

Basketball Summer Camp - Edson - Boost Your Ball Handling and Shooting Skills to take your game to the next level in this one-time-only, professionally coached, 3 day, skill-specific Basketball Camp in…

Parent Teacher Interviews

Posted on April 19 2023

Kg. - Grade 6 Parent-Teacher Interviews Thursday, April 27, 2023 from 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm To book appointments just click on the following link:   https://schoolinterviews.ca/code/xfdun  

Crazy Hair Day

Posted on April 19 2023

It was Crazy Hair Day at Fox Creek School. 

Miss B's Class

Posted on April 17 2023

Miss B’s Kinder and K/1 classes spent the day on a cross-curricular project.They read an Indigenous story written by a writer of Cree, Lakota and Scottishdescent called:“My heart fills with happiness.“…

Grade 3 Class

Posted on April 17 2023

Ms.Slocum’s Grade 3s had a blast learning to tell time!!

Alberta Schools' Athletic Association

Posted on April 11 2023

A.S.A.A

Ms.B's Kindergarten Class

Posted on April 11 2023

Having some Easter Fun 

Fox Creek Flames

Posted on April 11 2023

Fox Creek School Senior Team VS Alumni !!!

Ukrainian Easter Eggs

Posted on April 6 2023

Ms. Slocum’s grade 3 class were very excited to complete the annual grade 3 Ukrainian Pysanky. Thanks to all the volunteers that made this day possible and a record time for 24 students with eggs.

ScholarTree Weekly Roundup

Posted on April 5 2023

ScholarTree Weekly Roundup 2 scholarships ending soon, apply now! 3 new scholarships fresh out of the oven! SCHOLARSHIPSENDING SOON! Canadian Scholarship Trust Foundation Bursaries $6000 (x25)  Closing…

Werklund School Of Education

Posted on April 4 2023

Thank You to the Werklund School Of Education, University Of Calgary for this recognition. 

SET Conference.

Posted on March 25 2023

Discovering exciting possibilities in SET (science, engineering, and technology) 

Our Condolences

Posted on March 24 2023

On behalf of Fox Creek School, we wish to extend our condolences to the family and friends of Constable Brett Ryan for their tragic loss. The Ryan family was, and still is, part of the Fox Creek School…

Chevron Visit Grade 10

Posted on March 24 2023

A big thanks to Chevron for their support with Ms. Pretula's Science 10 Lab. Students made Popping Boba Balls and explored pH while learning about Gastronomy and Food Science. They had a blast! We are…

Chevron Visit

Posted on March 23 2023

We have representatives from Chevron in our Grade 9 class this morning promoting diversity and inclusion in STEM careers.   Students were then challenged to building earthquake proof structures using…

Photo Contest Royal Canadian Legion

Posted on March 23 2023

Enter for a chance to Win  kindergarten to Grade 6 - $100.00 Grades 7 to 12 - $150.00 Adult - $200.00  

Airplane Wars.

Posted on March 23 2023

The grade sixes competed in airplane wars. First place: Brielle DeCiccio Second place: Gage Gomuwka Third place: Lily Eichhorn

ScholarTree Weekly Roundup

Posted on March 22 2023

ScholarTree Weekly Roundup 4 scholarships ending soon, apply now! 4 new scholarships fresh out of the oven! SCHOLARSHIPSENDING SOON! The InvestmentZen $1k Financial Future Scholarship $1000  Closing…

Congratulations

Posted on March 22 2023

Congratulations to the Fox Creek Senior Boys Basketball Team. Sportsmanship Banner!

PB&J In MIss B's class

Posted on March 15 2023

Miss B's Kindergarten and k/1 classes are learning about sequencing. They made PB&J sandwiches to help them learn.

ScholarTree Weekly Roundup

Posted on March 15 2023

ScholarTree Weekly Roundup 1 scholarship ending soon, apply now! 5 new scholarships fresh out of the oven! SCHOLARSHIPSENDING SOON! Skills for Hope Foundation Scholarship $1500  Closing in 4 days!…

A Big Thank You to Flint Energy Services,Crescent…

Posted on March 14 2023

A big thank you to Flint Energy Services from Whitecourt for reaching out to us and then offering to sponsor a new printer for our computer lab.  This printer will help reduce our paper consumption…

Fox Creek School Spring Break Travel Club 2024

Posted on March 14 2023

We are opening this opportunity up to students who will be in grade 9 next year. This is a change from past years at Fox Creek School. We believe this will allow more students to be part of this wonderful…

So many Thanks to go around!

Posted on March 14 2023

Congratulations to the Senior Girls and Boys Basketball Teams on their amazing seasons! The girls won silver at their Zone Championships!  Congratulations to the Junior Boys Basketball Team on their…

FCS Seniors VS Fox Creek Emergency Services

Posted on March 9 2023

  Here is the link for last weeks Volleyball/Dodgeball game between Our Fox Creek School Seniors and Fox Creek Emergency services . HUGE Thank you to our participants and everyone involved.   Fox Creek…

Scholar Tree Weekly Roundup !

Posted on March 8 2023

ScholarTree Weekly Roundup 4 scholarships ending soon, apply now! 3 new scholarships fresh out of the oven! SCHOLARSHIPSENDING SOON! Foundation Scholarships $2500 (x3)  Closing in 4 days! All students…

Peak Scholarship Period is NOW !!

Posted on March 7 2023

February to June is the peak scholarship period when most scholarships are available for grade 12 students. Many of the students actively looking for scholarships in Oct & Nov have dropped off, coupled…

Alberta Healthy Living

Posted on March 3 2023

2023 AHLP ZOOM April 2023 AHLP ZOOM March   Hello from all of us at AHLP!   We are happy to bring in spring with an updated Alberta Healthy Living Program schedule!    Registration is now open for…

$1 Million and a $100K ERA Scholarship

Posted on March 1 2023

My name is Muamer from the Electronic Recycling Association (ERA), we are a non-profit organization that focused on reducing the negative impact e-waste had on the environment through the refurbishment…

Travel Club

Posted on February 22 2023

Click Here - Travel Club Brochure Our Travel Club is up and running. We are excited to announce we are traveling to Scotland and Ireland.  This opportunity is open to our present grade 9 to grade 11…